MIDWEEK: APRIL 10-13, 2019 SOCCER AWARDS The SAC released its Teen gives back to the Soccer Award winners Community for 2018-2019 See People, Page 5 See Sports, Page 8 SANFORD HERALD LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, WINTER SPRINGS, OVIEDO, GENEVA, CASSELBERRY, OSTEEN, CHULUOTA, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, DEBARY Vol. 127, No. 70 • © 2019 READ US ONLINE AT MYSANFORDHERALD.COM Since 1908 HEADLINES FROM Altamonte Springs police seek public’s help Sanford commission discusses fate of ASSOCIATED PRESS Little Red School House site, old Chamber to identify Waffle House shooting suspect building, Goldsboro apartments TRUMP'S VICTORY LAP By Larry Griffin By Larry Griffin MAY BE PREMATURE Herald Staff Herald Staff The scramble to frame the Detectives in Altamonte Springs are At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the Russia investigation's findings in seeking a suspect in a shooting that oc- Commissioners discussed the cost of making the best political light is sure to curred in the early hours of March 31 at a changes to the former Chamber of Commerce be renewed in coming days Waffle House. building, the bids out to develop a new hous- when Mueller's report is ex- They responded to the Waffle House ing project where the old ‘Little Red School- pected to be released in redacted at 3:30 a.m., and found that two men had house’ was, and turned down a proposed form. been in an altercation inside. apartment complex that would have come to When the altercation moved outside, Goldsboro. 12 DAYS OF TURMOIL guns were drawn and several shots were SHOOK HOMELAND SECU- exchanged between the two men, ac- See COMMISSION, Page 6 RITY cording to a press release. One man was hit in the abdomen and was transported later to the hospital. Trump's anger over the situa- The other man, the suspect being Sanford airport ‘not worried’ tion on the U.S.-Mexico border sought by detectives, entered a black ve- led to a turbulent 12-day stretch hicle, possibly a Chrysler Crossfire, and that would lead to the eventual about using the Orlando name Photo contributed left the area. resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen. By Larry Griffin Altamonte Springs Police are seeking the public’s help to iden- See SHOOTING, Page 7 Herald Staff ISRAELI VOTERS HEAD TO tify the man in the foreground of this video still. THE POLLS The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is suing the Orlando Melbourne International Scandal-plagued Prime Minis- Airport over what it says is a confusing and il- ter Benjamin Netanyahu is seek- legal use of ‘Orlando’ in its name. ing a fifth term in office, which And they’re also challenging the Orlando would make him Israel's longest- Sanford International Airport’s use of the serving leader ever. name as well. WHAT GERMANY, FRANCE ARE SAYING ABOUT BREXIT See AIRPORT, Page 6 EXTENSION Officials insist that any further Expect road closures on S.R. 46 delay to Britain's withdrawal from the 28-nation bloc must for Wekiva Parkway construction come with strings attached and assurances from the U.K. Special to the Herald IN MOZAMBIQUE, A QUEST Crews are scheduled at night on Wednesday, TO FIND AND NAME THE Apr. 10, through Friday, Apr. 12, to intermittently DEAD close eastbound and westbound lanes of State Road (S.R.) 46 at Currin Boulevard (Southernaire If a final toll ever emerges for community) as part of building the Wekiva Park- a devastating cyclone — now way (S.R. 429). The lane closures, which will take above 600 in Mozambique alone place each night from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., will SPRING SHOWERS RETURN allow crews to rebuild the eastbound lanes of S.R. See AP, Page 7 46 west of U.S. 441. Herald photo by Tommy Vincent See PARKWAY, Page 3 As the weather warms up, Central Florida returns to regular rain patterns. This photo was taken by construc- Michael Cohen's usefulness to tion on U.S. 17-92 near the Seminole County Criminal Courthouse. prosecutors may be at an end See what’s happening See Page 7 FWC, others invite you to celebrate around Seminole County See page 4 STOCKS OF Florida’s favorite tortoise LOCAL INTEREST Special to the Herald As of 3 p.m. Tuesday Today, the Florida Fish and SEMINOLE SMILE Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion (FWC) is encouraging com- Allegiant $133.95 munities, organizations and Bombardier $2.06 individuals to help conserve Faro $55.98 Florida’s only native tortoise. This year, five counties – HCA Healthcare $132.31 Alachua, Hernando, Miami-Dade, Invacare $7.44 Martin and Palm Beach, along NextEra $189.62 with several local communities such as the city of Sanibel, are Tractor Supply $100.89 adopting Florida Gopher Tortoise Toro $70.02 Day resolutions. But anyone can get involved in helping Florida’s Wells Fargo $48.10 gopher tortoises. These gentle, slow-moving rep- tiles become more active in spring. You’re more likely to spot them this time of year as they Photo contributed Shiloh Fink The gopher tortoise (above) becomes more active in spring and may need your help crossing roadways. See TORTOISE, Page 7 Herald Correspondent for Crooms AoIT PAGE 2 • Midweek: April 10-13, 2019 SANFORD HERALD THE BULLETIN BOARD: Come downtown to the City of Sanford’s Easter Eggstravaganza By Sheralyn Brinson tire! Participate in the hat competi- tion and stroll to win prizes (Best The City of Sanford Recreation Derby Lady’s Hat; Best Men’s Hat). Department will present and Easter Enjoy Kentucky Derby-style cuisine; Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April sip on wine, signature derby cock- 20th, at Fort Mellon Park in down- tails and other tasty spirits. Tickets town Sanford, starting at 10 a.m. All are available now! $55 per person; children ages 12 and under are in- $100 per couple. For more informa- vited to this fun-filled event. Enjoy tion and tickets, call 407-592-1850 or moonwalks, face painting and much search Eventbrite.com. Sponsored more. The “egg-citement” begins by the Pearlie Mae Ford Community with the arrival of the Easter Bunny Service Club of Sanford, Inc., a and then the hunt begins -- search 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds for the Golden Egg! Don’t forget to benefit their Scholarship Fund and bring your basket to fill with lots of other benevolent projects. eggs and other treats. This event is Bethune-Cookman University free and open to the public. Ques- Seminole County Alumni Chapter, tions, call the Sanford Recreation De- Kareem Merthie presents an All White Attire Scholar- partment, 407-688-5120, Option 6. ship Event on Sat., June 8, 2019, from 7-10 p.m., at the Woman’s Club of • Easter is on Sunday, April 21st. his original composition, “We Made Sanford; 309 S. Oak Avenue in San- It”. The congregation received the Palm Sunday is on April 14th. ford. Entertainment and food will Photos contributed singers with enthusiastic applause Easter gives us yet another opportu- be provided; drinks will be available Faye Henderson & Gospel Praise nity to be thankful to God! and standing ovations and joined in for purchase. For more information with them as they sang medleys of and tickets ($20), call 407-221-4382. reveal will be at 10:15 p.m. For your 407-878-3759. • The Music Ministry at Calvary contemporary and traditional enjoyment, there will be jazz music Temple of Praise, 2020 McCracken Gospel songs. After the service, The Seminole County Branch in the lounge area; live entertain- • The Historic Crooms Grand Re- Road in Sanford (Pastor Paul P. everyone enjoyed a time of fellow- NAACP 78th Annual Freedom Fund ment onstage by “Band Vision”; DJ union will be held in Sanford, on Wright), will present a Good Friday ship. Gala, will be held on Friday, June 21, Ken Moore; “Goldie, a comedy act Thursday-Sunday, December 26-29, Concert on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 2019, at Holy Trinity Reception Cen- from Tampa, FL; and much more. 2019, with the theme, “Crooms’ 7 p.m. This event is free and open to • Save the dates and plan to at- ter, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane in Mait- Dress to impress; masks are re- Legacy – Lest We Forget”. Most of the community; everyone is invited tend the following events: land, FL, from 7-11 p.m. The theme, quired. Wine and hors d’oeuvre will the events will be held at Crooms to attend. The Pearlie Mae Ford Community “Continuing the Legacy - Celebrat- be provided; you may also BYOB; ice Academy of Information Technol- Service Club will host their Annual ing 110 Years of Social Justice”. and chaser will be provided. Ticket ogy, 2200 W. Historic Goldsboro • Thank you to Pastor Jan Henry Kentucky Derby event, “A Taste of Ticket donation: $75 for adults, $35 donation: $40 per person; table cost, Blvd. (formerly West 13th Street). and the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist the 145th Kentucky Derby, on Satur- for youth. Silent Auction at 6-6:45 $400. Tickets are available from The itinerary will include a banquet, Church on Sipes Avenue in Midway day, May 4, 2019, from 5-10 p.m., at p.m. After-party presented by D.J. Martin Luther King Committee parade and pep rally, games, fish fry, and to Faye Henderson and Gospel the Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Troy Morrow; semi-formal attire re- Members. church service and break-out times Praise of Sanford for sponsoring the Seminole Blvd. in downtown San- quested. For more information and for classes. For detailed information Fifth Sunday Gospel Music Program ford. This promises to be a very ex- tickets, call 407-328-7496.